The anticipation behind Magnetic Man’s self-titled debut album has been built up as something that could very well be another milestone in the seemingly never-ending rise of dubstep. Well-known DJs Skream, Benga, and Artwork are the men behind the moniker and have already had some mainstream success this year. I Need Air broke into the [...]

Posted on August 30th, 2010 by Max
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A long time ago (well, five years ago anyway), there was a Swedish band called Junip. But after just one EP they had to break for a while so that José González, its lead singer, could have a relatively successful solo career. Junip are now set to return to the limelight with a new album. [...]

Posted on August 18th, 2010 by Max
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With Radiohead mid-way through recording their eighth studio album, the time is just about right for drummer Phil Selway to enter the fray with Familial, his solo debut – and with his full given first name. No one, including himself, knew that he could sing until he took part in Neil Finn’s 7 Worlds Collide [...]

Posted on August 16th, 2010 by Max
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After a half-an-hour break with no music blaring out of the PA – something of a rarity in the world of live concerts at Shepherd’s Bush Empire – the lights dim and Will Oldham trots onstage with The Cairo Gang. This is the first time that he and his backing band have come to the [...]

Posted on August 9th, 2010 by Max
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When Röyksopp released their third studio album Junior a year ago, it was revealed to be not only an enthusiastic and fresh sounding dance record but also one of the better albums of 2009. The pulsating rhythms, the near-faultless quality of guest vocalists (which included Fever Ray, Lykke Li and Robyn) and the sensation of [...]

Posted on August 2nd, 2010 by Max
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